How Charles Dickens Changed Christmas for the World (feat. Colin Hanks) - Drunk History

Charles Dickens (Colin Hanks) was already a world-renowned writer when he wrote “A Christmas Carol” and reinvigorated the concept of Christmas.
About Drunk History:
Based on the popular web series, Drunk History is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of actors and comedians, travels across the country to present the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth. It's just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent.
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[@Sheepy007]

"Father, I'm crippled!" - "No Shit! What else is new?"

[@chelsea5708]

5:17

[@daveymccall1809]

im in tears

[@chanakyadevil]

3:50 "Chuck Dickens, Charles if you will" "i will". lool.

[@explodingsofa1563]

Good ol' Chuck Dicky.

[@davidwon7269]

Colin Hanks performance when he starts performing "A Christmas Carol" is probably one of the best scenes in Drunk History for sure, it was so well acted

[@samanthak9181]

The Christmas spirit of whatever the f#$% happened before. This is now cannon.

[@sunshine_enthusiast]

“Father I’m crippled. No shit, what else is new” 😂

[@dwms6400]

😂 that part

[@aalegge]

... And Tiny Tim came bouncing down the lane and said: "Father, I'm crippled!"

[@lysanderthemagician6413]

Alden Legge and Bob Crachit said, “No shit. What else is new?”

[@lauramaue]

@@lysanderthemagician6413 "God bless us, every one" can suck it. These are the *truly* timeless lines from the book.

[@marksme]

No shit! lol

[@tiffanifarrington4039]

That was hilarious!!!

[@sarahadair7320]

666 comments 😂😂😂

[@icyblue1409]

4:58 I just love how the actor's glasses fell off and he just went with it lmao

[@jannyjanjanet]

I think it was on purpose.

[@NolaChinese]

Still pretty amazing that the glasses dropped on cue.

[@SuperDungeonBoy]

LOL sooooo funny I watched it 20 times XD and he smacks the book lol

[@ExpressATrain]

Yeah he nailed that scene

[@cindykq8086]

Guy's a pro.

[@justinpipes85]

Colin Hanks is such an underrated actor. Everything he has done is great from this to the season of Dexter he was on... perfect.

[@verillo14]

Justin Pipes don't forget the one he was in mad men

[@troubleseller5562]

And Fargo

[@pandamaci1515]

Bánd of brothers as well

[@maxhydekyle2425]

I loved him on Dexter, people really don't like the way they did the twist, but I still do.

[@ceruleantear1]

He will always be Alex from Roswell to me.

[@gandhithegreat328]

“And Tiny Tim came bouncing down the lane! And he said “Farher, I’m crippled.” And Bob Cratchet said “No sh*t! What else is new?”” -Charles Dickens

[@cashburn26]

I think this may be my favorite storyteller I've seen in a Drunk History, and that's saying something

[@SpecialAgent-zn1vv]

IKR!

[@dlxmarks]

Phil's decades of monologue radio work makes him perfect for this show.

[@Kaddywompous]

Hendrie’s a goddamn radio genius.

[@sherrifrazier5722]

Mine toooooo

[@q3aryoko]

Phil Hendrie man, hes been doing this for a loooooong long time. i was so pleasantly surprised to see him on the show, its awesome.

[@layna-heyhey]

He was very good. If there was a spin-off of this show, called Drunken Professor, he'd be perfect. Teach whatever subject lol

[@mlew3434]

I died when he snapped his fingers and slapped the book 😂🤣

[@escdarkside]

”Give it a little WHOO-WHOO” -Charles Dickens, 2K18

[@TheStoenk]

he sounds like Bryan Cranston

[@TheSixStringGuy]

Omg he does lmao

[@manishbakshi1682]

Uncanny

[@clairefisher1088]

Totally!!!

[@riffraff9070]

And looks like him if he went to Vietnam

[@phyllishahart6111]

Damn good ear, he sure does

[@theheeze]

::Slaps book::

[@phyllishahart6111]

SimonSays that’s how I always begin my reading 😂😂

[@szeth14]

U can fit so many fuckin Ghosts in this bad boy

[@mollyholmebbesen]

SimonSays **book slaps back** Newton’s second law y’all

[@marthapozo4881]

@@mollyholmebbesen Damn, this book slaps!

[@unnecessaryjourney634]

@@szeth14 lmao 😂

[@murplesman]

Phil is the best drunk Historian on this show: Change my Mind

[@nicovandermerwe2747]

Tiny Tim: Im crippled No shit. I laughed so hard.

[@clairefisher1088]

Tinny Tim: Father, I'm crippled! Father: No, shit! What else is new? 🤣 I'm dead

[@philoween_thrills]

This is probably the most finely-crafted Drunk History I’ve seen. It’s amazing!!!

[@jae55555]

Im kind of getting my mind blown at the lack of views and comments on this video

[@Alexiosization]

it just got uploaded like 2 hours ago

[@brittanyhudley4683]

Same. I'm watching 12 hours later n it's still low ASF but all the gossip and "tea" got millions smh....I mean I'm one of them 😂 but least igot my dose of knowledge! (Daily)

[@cait812]

Still low.

[@chand911]

Maybe watch videos for the actual video and not the comments?

[@WisamSafi1978]

150k is nothing to sneeze at

[@HaikatrineKat]

Charles Dickens does a Ted Talk.

[@LordPoompaDoompa]

“By the way christmas carol was released on december the 19th 1843 thats 174 years to the day tonight” *published on Dec 17th, 2018*

[@broimpeccable4219]

Next to Nathan for You, Drunk History is one of the funniest, most underrated shows, on Comedy Central...shit, TV period.

[@kateposts]

100% and on a slightly more serious note, acts as a great springboard to learn more about lesser known people and stories.

[@pibly7784]

BroImpeccable Right on !

[@pattyamato8758]

My Lord, I can't imagine what Christmas would be like without Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Beside the Scripture, it gives the essence of not only what the Christmas spirit can be, but for many what the God of their faith would want them to do. Yes, it is a Christian holiday, but much of it also seems universal. And no doubt other cultures and faiths have similar experiences.

[@ponderouslydreaming]

This may be Colin Hanks' finest performance!

[@ashleysmith8402]

I was wondering is colin hanks related to tom hanks.

[@derektober8736]

Here's to giving and charity and kindness and redemption and all that good stuff! *everybody drinks. I'm drinking* YEAH!!

[@trevor0701]

Colin Hanks is so good in these.

[@Nouta1]

Love this dude cuz he's just sitting there drinking straight vodka lol Such wisdom!

[@c-line6294]

“Father! I’m crippled!”

[@boogurl4055]

"No shit! What else is new?"

[@iBRiDGE380]

That was actually amazing.

[@GrubbsFilm]

*slaps book* here we go

[@Kangakool]

“Father, I’m crippled!” “Well no SH*T! What else is new?” Oh my gosh I died

[@darkknight7545]

“Chuck Dickens… Charles if you will…” “I will!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annakrone5963]

I especially love the whole scene starting @ 4:48 min - Simply hilarious!

[@Sydney-Casket-Base]

dude this might be my favourite drunk history. it actually made me laugh out loud.

[@piyam5948]

Comedy timing on that "performance" of A Christmas Carole was amazing!

[@BluntlyBlondie]

Already I can tell this is the best drunk history ever because this man can hold his liquor.

[@dariadoo1]

When Colin slaps that book, I could not stop laughing!! 😂😂😂 I had to rewind a few times!!

[@artsnjunk]

Cheers to Darles Chickens🍻

[@nataliegibson495]

Good grief. I think I love Colin Hanks almost as much as I love his dad (and I love his dad A LOT).

[@CAPDude44]

Do you mean his brother, Tom?

[@nataliegibson495]

CAPDude44 No, I meant his DAD, Tom.

[@ashleysmith8402]

Is this guy tom hanks son.

[@Biogrrrl]

Dickens really was a genius. He's my favorite author, his characters feel so real.

[@MichaelDerryGameitect]

So, A Christmas Carol was released 175 years ago today, December 19th. This video was also released on KZbin 363 days after it was first recorded. It makes sense. This is the time of year to release this clip and they didn't want to have it available for free while it's still on the air.

[@dirtydamfino1429]

I used to listen to Phil on the radio all the time. He just gave a toast to literally everything lol

[@lesismore49]

Love Drunk History! I was wondering how I missed this one, then I realized it was posted the day I went into labor.

[@ms.hunter962]

The book slap and “ no shit” 😂😂😂😂

[@midnightw127]

5:17 “Father, I’m crippled!” and bob cratchet said “No shit! What else is new?!” XD

[@edwardondrejech8477]

Am I the only one who loves when he says brother? It's very warm and honest.

[@mariacampos7824]

Why he gotta slap the book like that though at 4:58 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TryMyMartini]

His voice is like warm liquid gold.

[@mikelabomusic7782]

I feel like getting an old school radio DJ for a drunk history is cheating. Like, how can you tell?

[@MarysAstrology]

🤣🤣🤣I can't!! I'm completely addicted to Drunk history!

[@broadwaymelody33]

I knew this!! I’m so glad you all talked about this!

[@marembojulian1248]

HOW have I never seen this?? Phil was wonderful! The words are clear but clearly drunk.

[@LadyJ_88]

Immediately one of my all time favorites lol Right up there with Frankenstein

[@femmeaurora]

I can't get over Colin Hanks & Busy Phillips' Drunk History actings! 😂

[@emilguarina7383]

I love the part when he goes"huh?oh!" his mind goes somewhere before he continues the story

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

Colin Hanks again! His Mister Rogers in Drunk History was epic!

[@emilykrey5319]

The book slap killed me. Suck a perfect lip reading/re-enactment

[@valentinarelanez]

This is so funny jesus im crying laughing

[@BenT1620]

I was ready to hear the whole story when he slapped that book! That's engaging!

[@williamcortelyou4524]

Bryan Cranston looks aweful! His voice is still god damn mesmerizing.

[@supagirl277]

Lol that's not him

[@thomasmills339]

If you don't know who Phil hendrie is you are an idiot.

[@Svezhaja_struja]

"You're goddamn right!"

[@MsKitkat5321]

That retelling of A Christmas Carol was the greatest I’ve ever seen.

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

I love love Phil. I miss his show soooo much. Genius.

[@ninreck5121]

The athenium or whatever sounds a lot like Ted talks to me

[@SpecialAgent-zn1vv]

Giggles

[@fruitygarlic3601]

@@SpecialAgent-zn1vv *nuzzles ur uwu*

[@meandmymoterbike12]

@@fruitygarlic3601 *notices bulge* owo what's this?

[@fruitygarlic3601]

@@meandmymoterbike12 hewwo, mws obama

[@relaxolotl788]

it is a nineteenth century ted talk

[@jenwaddell9632]

This was probably the best drunk history I've ever seen!! This gentlean used very lil profanity and he was still Soo funny!! Luv it!! Best comedian on drunk history in my opinion! I am a serious fan of his now!!

[@lisaebrom9956]

Love seeing Colin Hanks.

[@prophetic0311]

History is awesome, drunk history is best.

[@ttworx2195]

Love Phil H! Used to listen to him on his radio show. Amazing voice work!

[@amorris89]

That was the funniest one I've seen in years

[@jadedaejanae]

He be getting them helllllllla LIT 😂😂😂😂

[@sherrifrazier5722]

Perfect

[@mizztay3058]

That face he makes when he goes huh lmao that's my Gramps right there telling a story haha miss u Gramps

[@michaelpipkin9942]

I love Mr. Hanks.

[@TheDullRainbow]

I know these entities are on opposite ends, but I think it would be HILARIOUS to have Joey Diaz narrate one of these

[@athenalarry777]

“ Fatha I’m crippled” “No shit what else is new”

[@emorydaniel9084]

D’aww what a nice toast at the beginning of the video. That was so sincere :)

[@444ltr]

This is the best story...

[@bellamaz1972]

This was well-directed.

[@mattdad8429]

I knew we were gonna be on a ride when Phil took that first shot, made a face like someone shadoodled their pants, and let out a breathy, anticipatory "oh yeahhh"

[@zachhaus8488]

I like this guy 😂

[@haibu128]

I miss Phil Hendrie's show. I guess he's still doing it... but when it was on the radio that shit was amazing.

[@summertime_trolls]

colin is so good at this! this one is so much better than others

[@fringedwig4670]

through out my whole schooling ive never heard the story of dickens

[@laughsngasps]

I laughed *SO MUCH*

[@austincox2604]

This guy is actually entertaining. I'd watch a show of just him drunk telling stories

[@kemicoker2147]

I feel so bad for those publishers. They’re like those people who thought google was never going to be a thing and then immediately realized their mistake

[@IronycheinPain]

"Suddenly, the ghost of Christmas Present becomes the ghost of Christmas Past" Woah, where'd the time machine come from?

[@austinparr9949]

Holy shit. The part where he is "reading" the book was absolutely fucking hilarious

[@sureicare]

“Principle Vagina. No relation” This is probably my favourite tv line and every time I hear Phil Hendrie, I remember and laugh again.

[@mostmelon]

This show is the definition of great comedic timing.

[@bigtimetorifan]

Hilarity aside, it is so eerie how much Colin looks like his dad. I mean not just a “you can kind of see that they look-alike” but if I didn’t know that that was Colin I would’ve thought that was a very young Tom

[@bocowan9106]

I literally just watched the movie about this last night 😂

[@TheDarkness1020]

Lol what a good storyteller. I like that dude.

[@inthewoods999]

Stoned History next?:)

[@johnjones2nd667]

People might be blown away by how insightful it would be.

[@travishemming3783]

...or how long it might take.

[@thegokartmozart]

They'd need a series just for one life event.

[@rebelliousnature4795]

Why stop there, why not meth history so we can hear the story at 90mph through clenched teeth

[@inthewoods999]

Rebel 248 cause meth is bad.

[@wickidblazed420]

I ❤️ Christmas time...I hate my mum passed away sooo now I spend my Christmas with my cats...but I really 💕 Christmas time!!!! The countdown to the end of the year!!!

[@RyanBellRyanofWeird]

I believe I heard Herb Sewell. ha ha LOVE it

[@adriennewootton3278]

I love that they had Colin Hanks is in this

[@deadmetal8692]

Dude, Dickens suit it sweet@the beginning there.

[@wordforger]

In honor of Charlie D. I think I shall watch one of the versions of A Christmas Carol tonight. And start on Stave 1. :D

[@Becktastic01]

I want this guy to do a drunk summary retelling of A Christmas Carol itself. Seriously!